Lifeskills Challenge

Land-based

Learning in this area covers protection of the environment and the management of crops, livestock, fisheries, forests, and domestic and wild animals.

Employment opportunities in this sector include farming, horticulture, animal care and also scientific lab-based research.

We found 283 challenges in the Vocational area 'Land-based'

Challenge	Level	NLH
Participate in gardening activities Learners will be able to recognise different pieces of gardening equipment and safely use them.	WTE1	10
Participate in gardening activities Learners will be able to recognise different pieces of gardening equipment and safely use these when caring for plants.	Entry 1	10
Participate in gardening activities Learners will be able to locate gardening equipment and care for plants.	Entry 2	10
Participate in gardening activities Learners will be able to use gardening equipment safely, identify plants and participate in growing a range of plants.	Entry 3	20
Participate in gardening activities Learners will be able to describe the reproduction and life cycle of plants. They will participate in growing a range of plants over a period of time.	Level 1	30
Participate in gardening activities Learners will safely engage in practical activities in the garden.	WTE1	10
Participate in growing and cooking foods Learners will grow edible plants then harvest, cook and eat them.	WTE1	20
Participate in pony therapy The learner will participate in a sensory activity associated with a therapy pony session.	WTE1	20
Participate in producing kindling learners will participate in making kindling to sell, by recycling wooden pallets	Entry 2	20
Participate in the City Nature Challenge The learner will be able to participate in the global City Nature Challenge and will be able to contribute their own observations to the database	Entry 3	20
Participating in activities linked to Nature and the Environment Learners will participate in activities related to nature and the environment.	WTE1	10
Participating in forest schools: Creativity The learner will develop their creative skills during outdoor art activities.	WTE1	10
Participating in forest schools: Identification The learner will begin to recognise common plants, trees, insects, birds and animals in a forest schools area.	WTE1	10
Participating in forest schools: Knots The learner will be able to tie two different knots in a practical situation.	WTE1	10
Participating in forest schools: Making a product from natural materials The learner will make products using natural materials and further develop their ability to use tools.	WTE1	10
Participating in forest schools: Safety The learner will develop knowledge of the safety rules prior to participating in forest schools including the use of personal protective equipment and identifying hazards and risks.	WTE1	10
Participating in forest schools: Shelters The learner will be able to build a shelter with adult support.	WTE1	10
Participating in forest schools: Using tools The learner will know how to use and store tools safely during forest schools sessions.	WTE1	10
Pest identification The learner will be able to identify common garden pests and the positive and negative effect they have on plants and flowers.	Entry 2	10
Pest identification - control Learners will be able to identify common pests, their effects on plants and flowers and demonstrate a method of control of these pests	Entry 3	20